There are five different teaching and training groups within the club. Learners (1 session) - 1 hour per week, Juniors which is split into Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 and Aquarius

Please note that we have a new, amended timetable for Summer 2010, starting in August.

Summer Timetable for all groups

The Bristol Road entrance to the Boys School will be closed from 9th July 2010 because of building work. Access will be via the Edgbaston Park Road entrance. Park at the top and walk down to the boys pool.

Timetable up to August 2010

Swimmers progress through these groups according to age and/or ability and are moved on at the discretion of their teachers or coach.

Juniors and Aquarius swimmers can come to any, or all of the timetabled sessions within their group, but the fees remain the same however many times they swim. Learners attend the same, single session each week.

Learners attend the same, single session each week. However, if your child swims with group in the deep end, they may be asked to attend twice a week to improve their stamina in preparation for their move into Juniors.

Swimmers in this group are encouraged to swim at least twice a week if possible. They need goggles, float, pull buoy and flippers, drink (water). Swimmers usually move from learners into this group.

This group is for competitive swimmers. Swimmers in this group are encouraged to swim at least twice a week if possible. They need goggles, float, pull buoy, flippers, drink (water).

Pool skill targets for Junior 2

Swimmers in this group are required to be available to swim in competitions for Orion (dual registered swimmers must have Orion as their home club). Swimmers must enter at least one open meet during the year, and must be registered with the ASA as Category 2.

Swimmers in this group must enter the Warwickshire County Championships held in March every year.

Swimmers in this group must enter at least one open event a year.

Swimmers who do not want to swim at this level should see their teacher about moving into the Junior 1 group.


The Sunday session for this group is intended for strong, competitive swimmers who can complete the entire session using a good standard across all four strokes. Attendance at this session is by invitation only.

Pool skill targets for Junior 3

What's expected from swimmers in Junior 3

This group is for strong competitive swimmers. To swim in this group, swimmers must:

a) Have two county qualifying times in any stroke across any distance
b) Be available to swim in competitions and galas representing Orion. Dual registered swimmers must have Orion named as their home club.
c) Swim a minimum of ten sessions in a calendar month - the recommendation is to swim at least twice per week.
d) Enter two open meets a year and must enter the Warwickshire County Championships held in March every year.
e) Swimmers must be registered with the ASA as Category 2.
Swimmers who do not want to swim and compete at this level should see their teacher about moving into one of the other junior groups.


The Sunday session for this group is intended for strong, competitive swimmers who can complete the entire session using a good standard across all four strokes.

Orion values all its swimmers, from learners right through to our top competitors. We are always working to ensure that each swimmer maximizes their achievements in line with the level of commitment they bring to their swimming.

To qualify for Aquarius swimmers must be available to swim in competitions. Dual registered swimmers must have Orion swimming club as their named home club. All swimmers must be registered with the ASA as category 2

All swimmers must enter the Warwickshire County Championships held in March every year. All swimmers must enter all designated open meet as decided by the committee and head coach.

All swimmers must attend at least 3 sessions per week although swimmers in year 11 or year 13 may swim fewer sessions with agreement from the head coach.

All swimmers must have county qualifying times in at least two different strokes across a minimum of two distances

All swimmers must be prepared to represent Orion swimming club at different events including social and non-swimming event.

Swimmers should be at least 11 years old for this group however; younger swimmer maybe considered if the above requirements are met.

Timetable for all groups